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Skeletal and Muscular System

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The skeletal and muscular system is a core topic in human biology. It covers the structure and function of bones, joints, and muscles. These concepts frequently appear in general science sections of various competitive exams. Master this topic to score higher.

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Skeletal and Muscular System Questions

Multiple choice evs bones skeletal system and muscles assimilation of food components and importance of food

The fore arm has two bones.

  1. True

  2. False
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation
The forearm is the region of the upper limb between the elbow and the wrist. The forearm contains two long bones, the radius and the ulna, forming the radioulnar joint. The ulna is the longer and larger of the two bones, residing on the medial side of the forearm. Compared to the ulna, the radius is slightly shorter, thinner, and extends from the lateral side of the elbow. 
So, the answer is true.
Multiple choice evs bones skeletal system and muscles assimilation of food components and importance of food

The finger bones do not have joints.

  1. True

  2. False
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation
The hand and wrist are made up of many different bones, muscles and ligaments that enable a wide range of movements. Rather than a single joint, each of the fingers has three joints: Metacarpophalangeal joint (MCP)- joint at the base of the finger, Proximal interphalangeal joint (PIP)- joint in the middle of the finger and Distal interphalangeal joint (DIP)- joint closest to the fingertip. Each thumb has two joints.
So, the answer is false.
Multiple choice evs bones skeletal system and muscles assimilation of food components and importance of food

The longest bone in our body is

  1. Thigh bone

  2. Fore arm bone

  3. Sternum

  4. Girdle bone
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Femur or thighbone is the longest bone in the body. The head of the femur fits into the hip socket and the bottom end connects to your knee. The two bones beneath the knee that make up your shin are tibia and fibula. The upper and lower leg are connected by a hinge joint.

So, the correct answer is 'Thigh bone'.

Multiple choice evs bones skeletal system and muscles assimilation of food components and importance of food

The only movable part of the skull is

  1. Upper jaw

  2. Lower jaw

  3. Both A & B

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation
  • The mandible or lower jaw, is the only movable part of the skull, forming the temporomandibular joint with the temporal bone.
  • The mandible is the largest, strongest and lowest bone in the human face. It forms the lower jaw and holds the lower teeth in place.
  • So, the correct answer is 'Lower jaw'.
Multiple choice evs bones skeletal system and muscles assimilation of food components and importance of food

Vertebral column is made up of

  1. Bones

  2. Tissue of muscles

  3. Neurons

  4. Chlorophyll
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The backbone or vertebral column or spine is a part of the axial skeleton. The backbone is made up of the bones, muscles, tendons, and other tissues that reach from the base of the skull to the tailbone. The backbone encloses the spinal cord and the fluid surrounding the spinal cord.

The most appropriate answer is that the vertebral column is made up of bones.

Multiple choice evs bones skeletal system and muscles assimilation of food components and importance of food

The enclosed body part below the stomach is occupied by

  1. Ribcage

  2. Pelvic bones

  3. Shoulder bones

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation
  • The stomach is a muscular organ located on the left side of the upper abdomen.
  • The bones of the pelvis or pelvic bones are the hip bones, sacrum, and coccyx. Each hip bone contains three bones— the ilium, ischium, and pubis.
  • The pelvis  It's located between the abdomen and the legs. This area provides support for the intestines and also contains the bladder and reproductive organs.
  • Hence The enclosed body part below the stomach is occupied by the pelvis.
  • So, the correct answer is 'Pelvis'.
Multiple choice evs bones skeletal system and muscles assimilation of food components and importance of food

Human vertebral column has

  1. Four curves

  2. No curves

  3. Three curves

  4. Two curves
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

  • The vertebral column in adults have four curvatures and are classified as- primary or secondary curvatures.
1) The primary curves are the ones which are retained from the fetal curvature 
  • It is retained in two regions as the thoracic curve which consists of thoracic vertebrae and the sacrococcygeal curve.
2) Whereas, the secondary curvatures develop gradually after the birth as the child learns to sit upright, stand and walk.
  • The lumbar curve of the lower back is a secondary curvature.
  • So, the correct answer is 'Four curves'.

Multiple choice evs bones skeletal system and muscles assimilation of food components and importance of food

Which of the following bones helps in the formation of ribcage?

  1. Breastbone

  2. Backbone

  3. Shoulder bone

  4. Both A and B
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The breastbone is the flat bone which is located at the center of the chest. Ribs are attached to it forming ribcage. Backbone is the vertebrae extending from the skull to pelvis. The ribs are attached to vertebrae from behind.

Thus, the correct answer is option D.

Multiple choice evs bones skeletal system and muscles assimilation of food components and importance of food

Which of the following helps to maintain the structural framework of the body?

  1. Bones

  2. Muscles

  3. Blood

  4. Both A and B
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The bones and muscles together form the structural framework of the body. The skeleton  constitutes of bones and various types of joints. Muscles are attached to the bones, providing the strength needed for locomotion (movement).

Blood helps to transport gases like oxygen and carbondioxide, hormones, etc. to various parts of the body.
Thus, the bones and muscles together help to maintain the structural framework of the body by providing strength and power to perform work activities.

Multiple choice evs bones joints in the human body our skeletal system and the skin joints

Read the given statements and select the correct option.
Statement 1 : Articulation between the occipital condyles and the atlas vertebra forms a hinge joint.
Statement 2 : It permits the head to move in one plane only, i.e., nodding of head. 

  1. Both statements 1 and 2 are correct

  2. Statement 1 is correct but statement 2 is incorrect

  3. Statement 1 is incorrect but statement 2 is correct

  4. Both statements 1 and 2 are incorrect
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Articulation between the occipital condyles and the atlas vertebra forms a hinge joint, it permits the head movement in one plane.

So, the correct option is 'Both statements 1 and 2 are correct'.

Multiple choice evs bones joints in the human body our skeletal system and the skin joints

Which of the following joints is formed between atlas and axis vertebrae?

  1. Saddle joint

  2. Fibrous joint

  3. Cartilaginous joint

  4. Pivot joint
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation
Pivot joint is present between atlas and axis vertebrae. there is a pivot articulation between the odontoid process of the axis and the ring formed by the anterior arch and the transverse ligament of the atlas.
So, the correct option is 'Pivot joint' 
Multiple choice evs bones joints in the human body our skeletal system and the skin joints

The joint of femur with pelvic girdle is:

  1. hinge joint

  2. non-movable joint

  3. pivot joint

  4. ball and socket joint
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The joint of the femur with pelvic girdle is a synovial - ball and socket joint. Where the ball like projection of the femur fits into the cup like acetabulum of the pelvic bone, with the movement being 360$^0$ and the gap between the joint filled by synovial fluid.

So, the correct answer is 'ball and socket joint'